PREMIER – Guardiola gives verdict on Messi-City links

06.08.2021 16:03 of  A.P. TransferMarketWeb   see readings
PREMIER – Guardiola gives verdict on Messi-City links

Pep Guardiola has responded to talks of Lionel Messi moving to Manchester City after negotiations between the player and FC Barcelona broke down earlier yesterday. The Cityzens have just completed their record transfer of Jack Grealish in a blockbuster move. 

Speaking to the press, Pep said: "We spent £40m on Jack Grealish. We paid £100m and brought in £60m. He will wear the No.10 because we were convinced with Grealish and we were convinced Leo would continue at Barcelona, so right now he is not in our thoughts."

Guardiola praised the role Messi played in propelling him and his Barca team to unprecedented glory. He said: “As a fan, I have incredible gratitude for the most extraordinary player I have seen in my life, for the titles he helped win for Barcelona.”

The duo won all there is to win on the club stage throughout their time together in Barcelona.